I've recently confronted someone who has been very openly critical of me for well over a year now. They have made it known that they do not agree with the decisions made for mine and DHs children. Unfortunately, this person is family. Until recently, nobody knew what was going on. I've known for a long time what they've been saying, but I've kept quiet to keep everything smooth. I didn't tell anyone, as much as it was upsetting me. This was until DH saw it with his own eyes. This person has not been critical of DH, just me. I decided that enough was enough and confronted them.
This person has now made up an awful lie about me and with only their side of the story, people have become upset. At first DH defended me and tried to put everyone straight who was contacting him. I was so pleased. He really doesn't do confrontation and I think this is the first time he's ever stuck up for me. The majority of people have accepted our version of events, but have asked why I didn't just ignore it. I did. For over a year. It's really affected my mental health.
DH has now said its really getting him down and I shouldn't have said anything. He's got in from work and it's taken him 40 minutes to even look at me. I've made him dinner, but I'm too down to eat. I'm 38 weeks pregnant. I phoned him a few hours ago (just to find out where DCs bag was) and he ignored my call. He has the type of job where he can use his phone whenever. What if I had been in labour?
I'm now sitting in the toilet crying. I've realised just how alone we are in life. No one really has your back. I feel like life is all one big game that I've never been part of, where everyone is just acting. No one really cares for others.
Why do I have to put up with bullying in silence?